Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus

The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.

The Issue Is: Bringing business back to California, Tom Steyer and Wolfgang Puck weigh in

This week Elex Michaelson breaks down the latest reopening efforts, speaking with businessman Tom Steyer and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck about the future of California, the restaurant industry, and more.

OC reports three more deaths, 146 more cases of COVID-19

Three more coronavirus-related deaths and 146 newly confirmed cases were reported Saturday in Orange County, raising the county's totals to 3,380 cases and 74 deaths.

Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response an 'absolute chaotic disaster'

Former President Barack Obama on Friday said that the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been an “absolute chaotic disaster” and blamed it on a “selfish” and “tribal” mindset that has become operationalized in government.

Pasadena officials: Large birthday party sparked COVID-19 outbreak

Pasadena health officials are cautioning residents to stay at home and avoid social gatherings on Mother's Day weekend, after a cluster of COVID-19 cases was traced back to a recent birthday party in the city.

Special Mother’s Day celebration with a family that is grateful for the simple things

The Nawathe Family of West LA is like so many families all across Southern California. They've made plans for Mother's Day. There's talk of a Sunday dinner, surprises from the children ( 9-year-old Vihaan and 6-year-old Arya) for their mom, and excitement at being together.

Rams still hoping for guests at SoFi Stadium opening party

The Los Angeles Rams finally have a date and an opponent for the long-awaited opening of SoFi Stadium, the multibillion-dollar reason for their return to California over four years ago.

NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll

New York leads the nation in the number of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the crisis.

Supervisors rescind slate of public health directives after long hearings

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Friday to rescind all but one component of a series of restrictions imposed by the Riverside County public health officer stemming from the coronavirus emergency, removing potential penalties that residents would have otherwise faced forviolations.

SoCal footwear company LAMO sends comfy shoes to nurses

Who doesn't love a shoe that is all cozy and comfortable? For National Nurses Week LAMO Footwear made sure 1000+ pairs of their brand went to nurses nationwide.

California legislative analyst projects deficit through 2024

California’s coronavirus-induced budget deficits could continue until at least 2024 and total a knee-buckling $126 billion, the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Friday.

How buying a car might look different in a new California

In A New California, maybe you're looking for a new car. We're looking specifically at car dealerships because, as of Friday, they are allowed to reopen their showroom doors.

Nail salons demand proof of COVID-19 infection

Saying they were as surprised as the rest of us, nail salon industry officials reacted to Gov. Newsom saying that the first COVID-19 community transmission in California happened in a nail salon.

Laguna Hills barber shop opens early, defying state order

A Laguna Hills barber shop opened its doors in defiance of the state mandate ahead of "Phase Three" when the state will allow nail salons, hair salons and barber shops to open again.

Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over

Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.